Labshare consortium | |
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Mission statement | To create a nationally shared network of remote laboratories that will result in higher quality labs |
Commercial? | No |
Type of project | Engineering education |
Location | Australia |
Owner | Australian Government |
Founder | Prof David Lowe |
Established | Summer 2009 |
Funding | $3.8m provided between the period of 2009–2011 |
Website | www |
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